Cheesy Ham and Potato Bake { #SundaySupper and #FamilyDinnerTable }

One of my family’s most favorite of ingredients is cheese. We like them all. Sharp cheddar to delicate mozzarella, the flavors can be so versatile and compliment just about any dish. Really, can there ever be too much cheese?

What is the trick to cooking with cheese? Tasting it first, of course. You need to be able to pair your cheese with the ingredients of your dish and tasting the cheese fresh from the block, ball, or grated really gives you an understanding of what flavor it will add to your dish.

Another thing to take into consideration when cooking with cheese is how it melts. Are you using creamy brie that may be incorporated into a fondue or sauce? That same cheese may not melt as a topping to pizza or lasagna all that well. Soft cheese like a goat’s cheese also melts at a different consistency than say a fresh mozzarella.

Taste and melting consistency are my keys to success when cooking with cheese. In the dish that I am sharing today, my Cheesy Potato and Ham Bake, I use a hard Parmesan Cheese and a great melting Sharp Cheddar. The Parmesan I grated in order for the cheese to really permeate the dish. The Sharp Cheddar is shredded and melted on top.

This post is sponsored by American Family Insurance. All opinions are my own. The #SundaySupper team is joining along side and sharing with the American Family Insurance and their campaign to bring families back together for meal times. Family time around the dinner table is such a great way slow down and really enjoy each other’s company. ‘ It is about building relationships and memories. For more on this awesome movement, you can connect with American Family Insurance Company on their website and through social media.

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11-10-2013

theninjabaker says:

Beautiful, Shannon! Rice is a go-to for me but lately I’ve really been enjoying organic potatoes. Wish I could take a bite right now of your cheesy potato wonder. Thank you for sharing your fantabulous recipe.